Careers

"The Cause and Effect Difference"

Overview of Program:

Cause and Effect Foundation is an Early Intervention Service Agency for children with special needs ages six months to six years. Since 1994, Cause and Effect (CEF) has served children and their families in Calgary and surrounding areas. CEF provides tailored programming to each and every child within preschool, community, and in-home settings. Our team of parents, therapists, Education Consultants, Child Development Facilitators, Team Liaison Leaders, community partners and administrators work collaboratively to assist children in achieving maximum skill development and independence. Our motto is: "play with a purpose!"

Overview of Position:

Cause and Effect Foundation is looking for individuals interested in the position of “Behavior Strategist” (Beh Strategist). Cause and Effect Beh Strategists support children and families of children in PUF, MM, FSCD, and Private Services programming, which includes:

Screening/assessing children

Developing goals and strategies

Available, willing and prepared to engage quickly and provide immediate and informed strategies for emergency situations

Support the CEF team and family in understanding assessment findings, and in understanding/implementing the goals and strategies

Monitoring/updating the child’s program plan (ISP/IPP/ISPP)

Working collaboratively with the CEF team members

Attending program planning and progress meetings

Attending agency meetings

Embracing and working within the CEF philosophy of education-focused (PUF) and/or family-oriented programming (PUF/FSCD) using a “play with a purpose” philosophy

Honoring and reflecting a whole-child, child- and family-centered approach. Specifically, supporting children in their natural environments of home, school, and the community, and equipping the child, family, CEF team and community partners with strategies that support the child in achieving maximal skill development, while also targeting functional and family/child-priority relevant activities.

Roles and Responsibilities:

To request the detailed CEF Job Description for this position, please emai This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or by phone at 403-523-0150.

For more information, please contact Michelle Kelly, Executive Director, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 403-523-0150.

Requirements and Qualifications:

Experience and passion for working with preschool-aged children

Experience and passion for working with children with complex behavior and autism

Have a thorough and educated understanding of child development and experience with assisting children with varied learning profiles

Open-ness and experience with a wide range of approaches to support behavior including tailored supports specific to children is required. This includes capacity and experience in tailoring programming for children with anxiety disorders, intellectual delays, suspected learning disabilities as well as autism. In this vein, individuals with experience and knowledge of both IBI/ABA behavior strategies as well as positive behavior support programming is considered a strong asset.

A commitment to professional growth and engagement in professional development opportunities

Experience and evidence skill in working with and supporting children and families in health and/or educational settings

Flexible and adaptable to the ebbs and flows in the organization for both family, team and organizational change

Adept at collaborative problem solving and conflict resolution

Able to time-manage and set boundaries

Aptitude for coordinating complex scheduling of appointments and meetings

Able to balance multiple pressures and tasks

Able to exercise good judgment, show initiative and be proactive

Evident interest and/or experience in working within a philosophy of child-family centered/holistic programming centered around a play with a purpose philosophy

Available to support summer FSCD programming

Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle; travel is required

Hours and Compensation:

Please call to discuss.

Contract duration spans September 5, 2017 until the end of August 2018 (firm date to be confirmed).

Note: limited summer work is required; however, the extent of work will vary and is contingent upon the number of summer programs per assigned team.

Some evening and weekend work is required.

Contact

To apply, please send your resume along with cover letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..